I want to diversify my investment portfolio to include some RAI besides stocks and ETFs.

I left the single-family home business as a real estate investor back in 2007 when I started investing in mobile homes.

Or are you looking into using this for non-investment activities?

We manage a portfolio of rentals across 6 states and are looking for the best way to track accounting, run investment return reports, replace quickbooks.

@Thomas SehonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

My experience is that it is possible, but more expensive and difficult to find, a HELOC on an investment property.  

Ryan offered various reasons for the delays, including difficulties in obtaining permits, scheduling subcontractors, and obtaining supplies; even making allowances for these factors, we found the delays to be extraordinary.While we were pleased with some of the subcontractors (e.g., the roofers, the fireplace repair crew, and the carpet installers), there were numerous instances when Bildwise and its subcontractors did not complete tasks in a workmanlike manner.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I know he has several clients who invest in land around the DFW area.

I am a new investor, looking to buy a single family or duplex in Jacksonville, FL. A agent recommended FL 322O9, but it looks to me it is a D class neighborhood. He believes the cash flow is great. I would be grateful...